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LOINC Code 50222-9: Broad casts Computer assisted Ql (U)

50222-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Broad casts Computer assisted Ql (U) in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Broad casts. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Broad casts. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: Computer assisted

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Broad casts [Presence] in Urine by Computer assisted method
  • Broad casts
  • Artificial Intelligence; Automated detection; Cast; Comp Assist; Kidney; Nephrology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Renal; Renal failure casts; Screen; UA; UR; URINALYSIS; Urn

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Broad casts Computer assisted Ql (U)Broad casts [Presence] in Urine by Computer assisted methodBroad Casts Ur Ql Comp AssistBroad castsUABroad casts, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code50222-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameBroad casts Computer assisted Ql (U)
DescriptionBroad casts
Short nameBroad Casts Ur Ql Comp Assist
ComponentBroad casts
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleOrd
MethodComputer assisted
ClassUA
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.22
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Broad casts, Urine

Part names

Broad castsPrThrPtUrineOrdComputer assistedPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Computer assisted method

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